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Senior Business Operations Manager (Remote)
The Athletic Media CompanyUnited States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Dec 2024
💰 $120,000/yr($100,000/yr – $120,000/yr)
About the role
About Us
The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.
About This Role
We are looking for a Senior Business Operations Manager to apply their skills in business operations, project management, and business development - supporting senior leadership and working across all functions to maximize the business impact of The Athletic’s large and growing commercial organization. Our ideal candidate will be experienced in business operations, project management, and partnerships within the consumer media industry and have familiarity with managing large and complex projects across different business functions.
This role is remote to the US and Canada only.
The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits package includes:
- Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans.- Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses.- 401k retirement savings plan and employer match.- Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
For international candidates: Our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.
The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status
The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.
About This Role
We are looking for a Senior Business Operations Manager to apply their skills in business operations, project management, and business development - supporting senior leadership and working across all functions to maximize the business impact of The Athletic’s large and growing commercial organization. Our ideal candidate will be experienced in business operations, project management, and partnerships within the consumer media industry and have familiarity with managing large and complex projects across different business functions.
This role is remote to the US and Canada only.
Responsibilities
- Oversee internal operations for the Business Development team - manage the day to day operations for some of The Athletic’s largest, strategic partners that touch all parts of the business.
- Work efficiently with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, product, editorial, design and marketing to ensure operational excellence on a daily basis.
- Work closely with the Head of Business Development on large, comprehensive strategic partnerships and to grow commercial revenue.
- Liaise closely with the Partner Management team to ensure partnerships are operating effectively and are optimized for success.
- Help grow The Athletic’s licensing business by supporting partner outreach and operating global content licensing deals.
- Create and manage project plans for various partnership executions.
- Own P&L management for all strategic partnerships and business development deals.
- Contribute to long-term strategic planning to identify opportunities for future business growth.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree with 6 years of relevant operations, project management, consulting, or business development experience.
- MBA a plus; Project Management certification a plus.
- Experience working on large-scale, cross-functional projects.
- Familiarity with content licensing and content-based partnerships.
- Business development and external outreach experience a plus.
- Proficiency in developing project plans, process maps, and project tracking.
- High level of professionalism; driven and motivated with excellent follow-up.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Extremely organized.
- Creative and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with colleagues based in New York, San Francisco, around North America, and internationally.
- This is a remote-based role in the United States.
- Represent The Athletic brand well.
The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits package includes:
- Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans.- Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses.- 401k retirement savings plan and employer match.- Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
For international candidates: Our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.
The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status
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